Thread: wapi ,hollow ground ?

not sure if they are hollow ground or not ,, if not are they more dificult to hone .

thanks for your help chaps

The two wapienca razors I have seen were hollowed, but not fully. I don't understand what comparison you're making regarding honing them: are they more difficult to hone than what?

i thought it might be more difficult to hone if it was a near wedge insted of full hollow grind ..

Originally Posted by aardys

i thought it might be more difficult to hone if it was a near wedge insted of full hollow grind ..

I was just thinking that if they are only one or the other, then it's probably the same for every wapi. Maybe I can find that thread with all the Wapi details

1/4 ground and relatively easy to hone after someone has put a bevel on them.

If you know how to put a bevel on them this is pretty easy too. (if you don't it is not so easy but doable if you don't mind making a mess)

Unless it is a bit warped or the steel on the edge is soft and you have to take extra off

Personally I believe wapi's are perfect for making a mess with they are good but not great and inexpensive. Hone the poop out of them and learn what works for you.

-Bob

This may not apply to the "new" Wapis, but there's some good info in the original thread here.

James.